Many people might say, “While there are lots of graduation songs, I can’t really think of any entrance (school admission) songs.”
For those who are looking for entrance songs but can’t quite find them, this article introduces recommended tracks for people starting at a new school in April, as well as for those who want to celebrate new students.
We’ve picked a range of songs—including recent releases—from upbeat tunes that help you welcome the new school year with a bright outlook to encouraging anthems that let you move forward, trusting in the path you’ve walked so far.
During the entrance season, take your time and listen to these gems that gently accompany the mix of excitement and anxiety in your heart.
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[Support for a New Life] Encouragement and Celebration Songs to Listen to at the Entrance Ceremony (1–10)
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsNEW!RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS, who have also showcased their talents in numerous film scores.
The piece they created here is a powerful anthem that seems to sweep away the anxieties of starting a new chapter in life.
It’s included on the album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION,” released in December 2018, and was written specifically for NHK’s “RADWIMPS 18-sai Matsuri” (18 Festival).
When it aired in October 2018, their passionate performance with 1,000 18-year-olds became a major talking point.
The lyrics, which reassure you that it’s okay to carry worries and doubts, combined with the massive choral sound, are truly breathtaking.
During the school admission season, as you dive into a new environment, listening to it when you feel your confidence waver will surely give you courage.
Feel the energy that makes you want to sing along with your friends!
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

StaRt, included on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut album, sings about various starting lines.
The chorus is filled with onomatopoeia, making it a song that’s fun to listen to.
It feels like an anthem that cheers on many people beginning a new life on a new stage.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

This song, infused with Sukima Switch’s powerful message, makes you feel as if you’re being pushed forward, believing there’s nothing to fear on the new stage called the future—only hope.
We may lose our way at times, but giving it our all, always, would be the best, wouldn’t it? With a new life ahead, let’s keep moving forward as we listen to this song.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a perfect song for the spring season.
Released in January 2025 as the theme for NHK’s special “18-sai Matsuri,” where Mrs.
GREEN APPLE performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, it features lyrics centered on the struggles and growth of youth, celebrating the importance of staying true to yourself.
Its energetic sound blends pop-rock elements, and the catchy melody leaves a strong impression.
It’s a track that stands by those starting a new chapter or stepping into a new environment, and it’s especially recommended for the spring school entrance season.
SignalWANIMA

The rock band WANIMA is hugely popular among TV audiences as well.
I think this song’s lyrics are perfect for cheering on new students who have just stepped up to the starting line.
You might still be a work in progress and have lots of worries, but by taking on many challenges, you’ll keep growing more and more.
There may be times when you lack confidence, but don’t forget to keep challenging yourself without giving up!
rainbow-coloredayaka

Although this song is very popular as a wedding song, when I looked at the lyrics, I thought it would be perfect as an entrance ceremony song as well.
The entrance ceremony is truly the starting line for the school life that’s about to begin.
There may be many tough moments ahead, but you’ll surely have even more wonderful experiences! Please make the most of your precious youth and enjoy it to the fullest!
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi is known for uplifting, positive words that give people courage.
“Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”) is a song that makes you feel you can get through hardships and welcome a new chapter with a smile.
Released in 2015, it drew attention for its music video, which he directed himself.
The lyrics he writes aren’t merely cheerful; they honestly embrace the many realities of life.
It’s natural to feel anxious before starting something new, and his kindness wraps around those feelings, too.
This song, which reminds you that smiling brings good things, is sure to cheer on all new students!


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